Flood warning issued for Saginaw River in Bay Saginaw counties

BAY CITY, MI – Heavy rainfall is causing the Saginaw River to rise above its flood stage. On Wednesday, April 5, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Saginaw River in both Bay and Saginaw counties. According to the NWS, recent heavy rain is causing the tributaries that flow into the Saginaw River to rise. The warning is in effect until further notice. The flood warning states that the river’s stage was at 16.9 feet as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5. The river is expected to rise above flood stage to a crest of 17.8…